Central Library: Original Modern Town Hall Complex and Central Library Transformation. A major programme of refurbishment and transformation. It includes the Town Hall Extension, Central Library, Library Walk and St Peter's Square. Major refurbishment of Central Library iconic and much loved building and cultural venue for residents, communities & visitors New Central Library service concept New services and new audiences 70/30 not 30/70 accessibility Self service A refurbished and restored Central Library Commitment to Special Collections and Archives Partnership The Library as the Third Place- The Citys Living Room, Study and Treasure Trove Key cultural destination Target Audiences Schools (KS2, KS3, KS4) Young People Families BME communities Place based communities Communities of Interest Heritage Tourists 2 millions visits per year 8000 per day ORIGINAL: Respect What We Have Reading Room Conserved 2013 Quiet Study! Shakespeare Hall Conserved MODERN: New spaces Partnership Archives+ Greater Manchester County Record Office (AGMA) City Archives, Local Studies and Special Collections (MCC) Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Race Relations Resource Centre & Education Trust (UofM) Manchester & Lancashire Family History Society North West Film Archive (MMU) BFI Mediatheque and Manchester Register Office Central Library Development Trust Wolfson Foundations Zochonis Charitable Trust Granada Foundation Oglesby Charitable Trust Garfield Weston Cultural Programme Manchester Libraries Co-location Learning Centres Schools The Manchester College Leisure Centres Outreach Libraries Housing providers Friends Groups NHS Volunteers